Man charged with killing brother in Greensboro

A man was arrested in connection with the death of his 24-year-old brother and former East Carolina University football player at their home Monday night.

Darren Broderick Blacknall, 30, was arrested following an incident in the 1200 block of Willard Street in northeast Greensboro.

Derek Deontay Blacknall, 24, was found injured inside the home just before 10 p.m. Derek was taken to a hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Derek was injured during a fight with Darren, Greensboro police said.

Darren was charged with first-degree murder and was held without bond in the Guilford County Jail.

Derek was a defensive back at East Carolina University from 2007 to 2011. He left the school in December 2012 but didn't graduate, school officials told WITN. While at ECU, Derek was arrested on marijuana charges in connection with an armed robbery at a Greenville apartment.

In 2006, while at Dudley High School, Derek was named conference defensive player of the year.

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